Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans (Print-Friendly Version)

Savor creamy Tuscan butter beans with sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a comforting skillet meal.

# Ingredients List:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cans (425 g each) butter beans, rinsed and drained

→ Sauce

05 - 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
06 - 0.5 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
07 - 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

→ Seasoning

08 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
09 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Fresh Finishes

13 - 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
02 - Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in the cream.
03 - Fold in the rinsed butter beans, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Allow to simmer for 5–7 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Add Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast to the skillet and mix until the sauce thickens. Adjust texture with additional broth if necessary, then season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Top with chopped fresh basil and additional basil for garnish before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a vegan dish, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast in place of dairy ingredients.